Thread: Shooting rest in tussock country

I've tried a few different types of rests/shooting stix over the years. I've found this the best for me.
I used 8mm alluminium tubing from bunnings for the long ones. But 12mm wooden dowel is plenty. You can make them 2 piece if you want like tent poles. I also have a couple of shorter sets I use when sitting. They are made out of the hollow fibreglass tent poles with elastic inside them. They are 3 piece and "spring" open to fold up. Old TV arials are good source of ally.

This knot is the best system I have found so far. I believe the Castration rings are pretty good but have not tried them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN5FSYJvP9k

The pic shows the elastic/fiberglass stix sticks folded.

I tried various tripods including trigger sticks and they do have advantages. But these are easier to carry & and certainly lighter. Forget bipods, next to useless IMO.